Fraud: Civil

Mark Howard KC is a stalwart of the Bar who exudes confidence when handling high-profile fraud matters, many of which have an international dimension. His clients include multinational corporations, private equity companies and government bodies.

Tim Lord KC is a barrister of considerable versatility whose civil fraud practice is bolstered by his know-how in such areas as banking and finance, energy, professional negligence and insurance. He commands recognition for his effective courtroom advocacy.

Ben Woolgar regularly appears in commercial disputes involving allegations of fraud and conspiracy. He is well regarded for his expertise in asset disclosure orders and freezing orders.

Charlotte Tan is a skilled junior barrister who is regularly instructed in complex and high-value civil fraud litigation. She has experience handing disputes involving allegations of fraudulent trading, corruption and bribery, and is well versed in applications for interim relief, such as freezing orders. Her enviable client list includes both domestic and international clients.

Roger Masefield KC has extensive experience handling high-value fraud disputes as part of his robust commercial litigation practice. He has acted on behalf of several sovereign states and sovereign wealth funds in complex and high-profile cases, and offers expertise in claims involving allegations of bribery and intimidation.

Simon Salzedo KC brings and defends valuable claims relating to such allegations as bribery, fraudulent misrepresentation and dishonesty. He has appeared in a number of cases deriving from overseas jurisdictions.

Craig Morrison KC is a strong barrister with expertise in commercial litigation, banking and arbitration. He is often instructed in claims concerning allegations of dishonesty, conspiracy and bribery.

Fionn Pilbrow KC is an in-demand barrister with a reputation for taking tough domestic and international fraud cases to trial. He acts for both claimants and defendants.

Fred Wilmot-Smith is already recognised as a go-to junior for cross-border high-profile civil fraud proceedings. He is also experienced in appellate matters.

Joint head of chambers Helen Davies KC is a very experienced commercial silk with experience before the Commercial Court and up to the Supreme Court. She brings this experience to bear in fraud cases, acting for a broad range of clients in claims involving deceit and misrepresentation.

Michael Bools KC is a well-regarded silk who is noted for his expertise in both obtaining and defending freezing orders. He is regularly instructed in high-profile and high-value civil fraud claims.

Alec Haydon KC is a much-heralded litigator who acts for both claimants and defendants in complicated fraud actions involving such issues as asset tracing and freezing injunctions. He has appeared in a number of substantial oligarch disputes and cases involving claims brought by banks in Europe and Asia against former shareholders.

Fred Hobson KC is particularly noted for his expertise in complex commercial disputes. He is regularly instructed on significant matters relating to civil fraud, including regarding injunctive relief.

Harry Matovu KC is an experienced practitioner with a varying commercial practice. He is regularly instructed in complex civil fraud matters, often with an international element. He is also praised for his courtroom advocacy.

Kyle has gained an impressive reputation as a go-to junior for civil fraud cases. He has been instructed on some of the biggest cases in recent years on behalf of claimants and defendants, and has experience of multi-jurisdictional commercial matters as well as multimillion-pound domestic frauds.

Richard Blakeley KC handles complex multi-jurisdictional fraud disputes arising from allegations of conspiracy, corruption and misrepresentation. He is familiar with obtaining and opposing freezing injunctions.

Richard Eschwege KC possesses considerable expertise in fraud claims arising in the banking and energy sectors. He is regularly instructed in disputes concerning allegations of conspiracy and fraudulent misappropriation, and has considerable experience handling cases involving overseas jurisdictions.

Stephen Midwinter KC is a well-regarded silk who enjoys a busy fraud practice. He is regularly instructed in cases both in England and in the BVI, and acts for claimants as well as interested third parties.

Thomas Plewman SC KC is qualified in both England and South Africa. He is a well-regarded silk who acts for both claimants and defendants in high-profile, fraught civil fraud trials.

Tony Singla KC centres his practice on heavyweight commercial and banking litigation. He receives regular instructions in complex fraud disputes, including large group actions.

Georgina Petrova is building a notable civil fraud practice, drawing on her experience as a solicitor. She is involved in cross-jurisdictional matters that are of high value and complexity.

Tom Pascoe has experience in the largest, most complex civil fraud cases of recent times. He has acted for claimant insurers, corporates and governmental bodies in multimillion-pound and cross-border litigation.

William Hooper possesses a strong civil fraud caseload, often acting as sole counsel on matters. He is experienced advising clients in fraught multi-jurisdictional fraud proceedings.

Camilla Cockerill gains recognition for her fast-growing civil fraud practice, in which she is routinely instructed on matters involving dishonesty and conspiracy. She has experience working in large teams and has appeared in the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court.

Chintan Chandrachud is a rising junior barrister who is regularly instructed on commercial fraud cases. He has experience acting in the Commercial Court, as well as in arbitrations.

Edward Harrison KC is a respected barrister who regularly acts for defendants, including several financial institutions, in high-value fraud cases and asset recovery proceedings. He has experience handling disputes arising from allegations of conspiracy and bribery.